Sr. Manager, Investigations

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

The Sr. Manager, Investigations provides strategic and operational leadership for investigation activities related to quality events, compliance issues, and regulatory requirementsimpactingDePuy Synthes products and operations. This role is accountable for ensuring investigations are thorough,timely, compliant, and consistently executed across the organization. The position partners closely with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, R&D, Legal, and Compliance toidentifyroot causes, define corrective and preventive actions, and reduce risk to patients, customers, and the business. This is a highly visible role withdirectimpact on product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Lead and overseeinvestigationactivities related to quality events, nonconformances, complaints, deviations, and compliance issues.

• Ensure investigations are conductedin accordance withinternal procedures, regulatory requirements, and global quality system standards.

• Drive consistent root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) development and effectiveness.

• Partner crossfunctionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and Legal to assess risk and resolve complex issues.

• Establish andmaintaininvestigationgovernance, metrics, and reporting to monitor performance, trends, and compliance.

• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and health authority interactions by providing investigationexpertiseand documentation.

• Identifysystemic issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce recurrence and improve investigation quality.

• Lead, coach, and develop investigation teams or subjectmatter experts, fostering accountability and high performance.

• Embed Johnson & Johnsons Credo and Leadership Imperatives into decisionmaking,peopleleadership, and issue resolution.

Education

• Bachelors degreerequired, preferably in Engineering, Life Sciences, Quality, or a related technical field.

• Advanced degree (Mastersor PhD) preferred.

Experience and Skills

Required

• Typically requires8 6 10 years of progressive experiencein investigations, quality, compliance, or related roles within a regulated industry.

• Demonstratedexpertisein investigation methodologies, root cause analysis, and CAPA processes.

• Strong knowledge of medical device regulations and quality system requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO).

• Proven peopleleadership experience, including coaching, performance management, and team development.

• Ability to lead complex issue resolution and influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting regulatory inspections, audits, or health authority inquiries.

• Background in orthopedic or implantable medical device manufacturing.

• Experience using electronic quality management systems (eQMS).

• Experience leading global or multisite investigation teams.

• Training or certification in root cause analysis or quality methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma).

• Strong analytical, communication, and decisionmaking skills.

Other

• Language: Englishproficiencyrequired.

• Travel: Up to 15 6 20% domestic and/or international travel.

• Certifications (preferred): ASQ, Six Sigma, or equivalent quality certifications.

The expected base pay range for this position is $122,000.00 to $211,025.00.

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Companys consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))

• This position is eligible to participate in the Companys long-term
  incentive program.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation 60 hours per calendar year

• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year

• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays 13 days per calendar year

• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar

• Parental Leave 60 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child.

• Condolence Leave 6 days for an immediate family member: 5
  days for an extended family member

• Caregiver Leave 6 days

• Volunteer Leave 4 days

• Military Spouse Time-Off 60 hours

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to:
- https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

This job posting is anticipated to close on June 1, 2026. The
Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting
will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.comto accept additional
applications.

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